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Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe with Crunchy Pecan Topping

This Sweet Potato Casserole combines creamy sweet potatoes with a crunchy pecan topping, making it a perfect holiday dish.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 4 cups Fresh Sweet Potatoes Peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with plant-based butter
  • 2 large Large Eggs Can use flaxseed egg for egg-free
  • 1/2 cup Whole Milk Can substitute with almond or oat milk
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Can substitute with cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Chopped Toasted Pecans Can substitute with walnuts or omit for nut-free
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour Can use gluten-free flour
  • 1/4 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Large Pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking dish
  • Potato Masher
  • Measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large pot, boil the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
  3. Mash the sweet potatoes with unsalted butter until smooth but slightly chunky.
  4. Stir in eggs, milk, brown sugar, salt, nutmeg, and vanilla until well combined. Spread in the baking dish.
  5. In a bowl, combine pecans, flour, brown sugar, and salt. Melt butter and mix until crumbly.
  6. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Let cool for a few minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 19000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This casserole can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving. Adjust milk for desired creaminess.

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